David Jones
About David Jones
David Jones is an engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in mechanical engineering across various industries.
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David Jones holds the position of Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He began his tenure with the company in 2022 and is based in Folsom, California, United States.
Professional Experience
David Jones has a diverse and extensive professional background. He worked as a Sr. Engineer - Mechanical at Aerojet Rocketdyne from 2015 to 2018 in Sacramento, California. At Paragon Products LLC, he served as a Mechanical Engineer (Contract) in 2015 for three months. His role as a Design Engineer (Contract) at Ebara Technologies spanned from 2013 to 2014 in Sacramento. In 2013, he spent a month as a Mechanical Engineer (Contract) at SiGNa Chemistry Inc. Additionally, he was a Sr Project Engineer (Contract) at B & H Labeling Systems in 2012 for three months. From 2011 to 2012, David worked as a Quality and Reliability Engineer (Contract) at FMC Technologies in Davis, CA. Prior to these roles, he spent five years as a Design Engineer at WASK Engineering and nine years as a Staff Design Engineer at Intel. Earlier in his career, he worked at Caterpillar as a Design Engineer from 1991 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
David Jones graduated from California State University-Sacramento, where he studied Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration and earned a BS degree from 1987 to 1991. He also attended the US Air Force, where he studied Medical Science and earned an AAS degree from 1982 to 1987. He is skilled in using CAD software such as SolidWorks and Creo for product design and development. David participated in the 'Managing Through People' retreat, where he gained management experience and training.
Engineering Accomplishments
David Jones is recognized for his work in creating standardized and organized CAD models and component libraries aimed at improving design efficiency and reducing time-to-market for dry pump systems. His extensive experience spans both R&D and manufacturing environments across various industries, including heavy equipment, electronics, aerospace, and subsea. He excels in cross-functional communication and organizational skills, contributing significantly to reducing the cost of manufacturing and handling products worth billions of dollars.